Edinburgh Weather in August

What's the weather like in Edinburgh (Scotland) in August 2024?

The climate in Edinburgh during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Edinburgh and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Edinburgh weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.8°C 64°F
Nightly temperature 9.8°C 49.6°F
Average temperature 13.8°C 56.8°F
Daily sunshine 5.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 70 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 14.7°C 58.4°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 14.8kph 9 mph

On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Edinburgh with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Edinburgh

Edinburgh average temperature in August

August rainfall

Edinburgh average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Edinburgh average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Edinburgh in August 2024.

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Edinburgh weather stats

Edinburgh weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.1°C 64.6°F
Driest month: April 46mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: May 5.9hrs
Coldest month: February 5.5°C 41.9°F
Wettest month: October 73mm 2.9ins
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